Tag: EV charging

Colorado’s EV Ecosystem: Paper

Colorado’s EV Ecosystem: Paper

May 8, 2026 | , ,

The paper evaluates the number, type, and distribution of EV chargers needed to achieve Colorado’s goal of 940,000 electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads by 2030 and 2.1 million by 2035. It was found that the number of non-home Level 2 chargers will need to increase to more than 35,000 by 2030, while non-home DC fast chargers will need to increase to around 2,900 by the same year. By 2035, approximately 55,000 non-home Level 2 and about 4,200 DC fast chargers will be needed to support the growing EV fleet.

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EV Market and Charging Infrastructure Development in Thailand

EV Market and Charging Infrastructure Development in Thailand

February 9, 2026 | ,

Thailand’s transport sector is undergoing a major transformation. Vehicle registrations have maintained a CAGR of 3.7% since 2008, led by passenger cars at 5.2%. As of November 2024, the vehicle stock reached 46.8 million, dominated by motorcycles (52.2%) and passenger cars (42.6%), reflecting the sector’s heavy reliance on road transport, which accounts for 80% of freight and passenger movements. By 2035, total registrations are projected to reach 68.2 million, with a motorization rate expected to reach 886 vehicles per 1,000 population by 2050. The EV market continues to expand rapidly but unevenly across segments.

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Energising E-Truck Charging Facilities in US: Brief

Energising E-Truck Charging Facilities in US: Brief

November 6, 2025 | , , ,

Electric utilities and their regulators in areas with high electricity rates face tension between being obligated to support decarbonization and electrification objectives but also keep rates affordable for consumers. These competing objectives create an information gap and can slow down decision-making for regulators, utilities, and businesses. The brief finds that the estimated total cost of a small depot charging facility prototype is $7.9 million, a medium charging facility is $15.4 million, and a large prototype has a total cost of $15 million.

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Progress in ZEV Market in EU: Report

Progress in ZEV Market in EU: Report

September 17, 2025 | , , ,

Automakers are on track to meet the EU CO2 performance targets for new vehicles, relying mostly on electric cars as a compliance option. Among the major markets, EV uptake has been strong in Germany and France and has recently increased in Italy and Spain. Several smaller markets show particularly high EV market shares. Building up battery production and supply chains in Europe will require concerted efforts by governments and industry as well as market confidence.

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Advancing RE-based electrification of road transport

Advancing RE-based electrification of road transport

July 21, 2025 |

This IRENA policy talk explored findings from from IRENA’s report Policies for advancing the renewables-based electrification of road transport. Experts examined effective policy measures, financing strategies, and innovative solutions to overcome barriers, accelerate EV deployment, and integrate renewable electricity, providing practical guidance for policymakers, utilities, and stakeholders aiming to advance electrification across diverse transport contexts globally.

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Indonesian Electric Vehicle Boom: A temporary trend or a long-term vision?

Indonesian Electric Vehicle Boom: A temporary trend or a long-term vision?

March 24, 2025 | , ,

Indonesia is pursuing policies to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and build a thriving domestic industry. However, to maximize long-term benefits, the government must ensure foreign manufacturers do more than just sell cars—they need to invest in local jobs, supply chains, and technology transfer. While Indonesia’s EV incentive policies reflect a strong commitment to increase market adoption, there remain several risks to achieving the long-term goals of fostering investment, local job creation, and industrial development. The simultaneous application of potentially conflicting incentives—duty-free imports for CBU EVs and subsidies tied to local content—may create an uneven playing field.

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US States Are Creating a Pipeline of Trained EV Workers — Here Are the Emerging Trends

US States Are Creating a Pipeline of Trained EV Workers — Here Are the Emerging Trends

January 13, 2025 |

The EV industry will require workers engaged in scientific research to improve technology, design and development, EV and battery manufacturing, maintenance and repair, and charging infrastructure development. Workers with different education and training backgrounds will be needed to fill jobs across these segments, potentially making the EV industry accessible to a wide group of people. But where and how will these workers receive proper training?

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California Adopts Nation’s First Deadlines for Utilities to Connect EV Chargers to the Grid

California Adopts Nation’s First Deadlines for Utilities to Connect EV Chargers to the Grid

September 30, 2024 | ,

The California Public Utilities Commission approved a new set of timelines to accelerate the connection of new residential buildings, commercial businesses, and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to the electrical grid. This decision, which applies to California’s three largest investor-owned utilities—Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE), and Southern California Edison (SCE)—marks an important step in reducing delays that could undermine progress toward the state’s climate and air quality standards.

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EVs Already Reduce US Electricity Rates—and They Can Do Even More

EVs Already Reduce US Electricity Rates—and They Can Do Even More

September 16, 2024 |

EV drivers in California contributed $2.2 billion more than they cost to serve between 2011 and 2021, according to a new study. This means EVs are putting downward pressure on electric rates through a new source of revenue that EV charging provides to utilities (money that would otherwise go to oil companies). Utilities have revenue decoupling in California, so any additional revenue in excess of what was anticipated is returned to all utility customers—not just EV drivers—in the form of lower rates. It’s a bright spot in the affordability crisis. 

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EU’s Draft Findings on EV Imports from China

EU’s Draft Findings on EV Imports from China

August 25, 2024 | , ,

As part of its ongoing anti-subsidy investigation, the European Commission has disclosed to interested parties the draft decision to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China. This draft decision reflects the comments received from interested parties on the provisional countervailing duties published on 4 July 2024, as well as the conclusion of a number of investigative steps that had not been finalised at provisional stage.

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Lessons from Colorado’s flexible EV charging: Paper

Lessons from Colorado’s flexible EV charging: Paper

June 28, 2024 | , , ,

Vehicle charging flexibility has the potential to reduce Colorado’s electric infrastructure costs by $100 million to $300 million per year in 2035 and $200 million to $900 million in 2050. Residential-sector cost savings are so large that they could pay for all of the Level 2 charging infrastructure in that sector. Managed charging programs and electric rates are necessary for consumers to benefit from vehicle flexibility. Electric system costs will be reduced where customer programs and related data are integrated into utility planning and operations.

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Revving Up: Growing focus on EV charging infrastructure

Revving Up: Growing focus on EV charging infrastructure

November 5, 2023 |

The global electric vehicle (EV) charging market is poised for significant growth and is expected to reach $30.4 billion by 2023 and $35 billion by 2026. The future of EV charging infrastructure holds immense potential, with the emergence of innovative next-generation vehicles and complementary components expected in the coming years. Several new technologies are being developed in the EV charging space, with the potential to transform the sector, enhance efficiency and drive adoption.

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Europe adopts new EV charging infrastructure law

Europe adopts new EV charging infrastructure law

August 4, 2023 |

From 2025 onwards, fast recharging stations of at least 150kW for cars and vans need to be installed every 60 km along the EU’s main transport corridors, the so-called ‘trans-European transport (TEN-T) network’. Recharging stations for heavy-duty vehicles with a minimum output of 350kW need to be deployed every 60 km along the TEN-T core network, and every 100 km on the larger TEN-T comprehensive network from 2025 onwards, with complete network coverage by 2030.

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Electrifying the US Federal Fleet: Paper

Electrifying the US Federal Fleet: Paper

May 26, 2023 | ,

ICF experts used the proprietary fleet electrification modeling technology to project the costs, savings, and climate impact of electrifying the entire federal fleet. It turns out that replacing the gas-powered cars and trucks for all U.S. federal agencies would actually save money. In fact, it would save approximately $6 billion dollars when you consider the total cost of ownership over the lifetime of the vehicle.

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European Commission and CDP give $110 million to Eni for EV networks

European Commission and CDP give $110 million to Eni for EV networks

May 8, 2023 |

The European Commission and the Italian bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) will provide more than $110.1 million to Italian oil and gas producer Eni for the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks. The funds will go to Be Charge, an Eni-owned company. The company stated in a statement that the funds will be used to build a high-speed charging network for EVs. Reportedly, the network, currently slated for operation by 2025, would become one of the largest in Europe.

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EV Charging Costs in US: Briefing

EV Charging Costs in US: Briefing

March 31, 2023 | ,

The study finds the total private and public sector costs of deploying the necessary charging infrastructure through 2030 are reduced when the availability of home charging is increased. The analysis shows that there is significant potential to provide a greater amount of the U.S. population with access to charging at home, and that doing so would be particularly cost-effective.

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Powering Up: Technology trends in the EV charging space

Powering Up: Technology trends in the EV charging space

December 28, 2022 |

Currently, most EVCSs operate on traditional grids. However, such uncoordinated charging with sudden peaks and troughs in demand can potentially cause fluctuations, leading to outages and deterioration of the grid. Hence, in the up­coming years, the growth of EVCS will be accompanied by the growth of smart grids and captive sources of power. It makes more business sense for an EVCS to have captive capacity, as this re­duces the operational overheads related to power procurement.

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Smart Charging and Consumer Behavior in the United States: Paper

Smart Charging and Consumer Behavior in the United States: Paper

December 16, 2022 | ,

To ensure that charging electric vehicles (EVs) supports, rather than strains, the nation’s electric grids, the United States needs consumers to adopt smart charging, also known as vehicle-grid integration (VGI). This paper by World Resources Institute presents the findings of a consumer survey on VGI of prospective and current Honda EV owners in the United States. It finds that 95 percent of respondents are interested in VGI programs, mostly due to the chance to be greener, save energy, and earn a financial incentive.

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